Howdy, friends.  Today’s bird is the greater prairie chicken or pinnated grouse.  This distinctive-looking bird used to be very common on the plains of North America.  Previously numbering well into the millions of individuals, relentless habitat loss pushed the prairie … Continue reading The WPT is Grousing 

Hello, I’m your new Friday polotocs thread host. You will now be bombarded by old LA times front pages. They will be semi-random, often either things I’m interested in or things that catch my eye. Today’s front page, the Los … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread (7/5/24)

Mornin’ Politocadoes! It’s the Fourth of July for Americans at home and abroad. A time for cookouts, outdoor activities, and lots of questionable uses of fireworks, firearms and alcohol. Can’t think of a lot of reasons stateside to really celebrate … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Celebrates Independence

Hey Politicados. I know it’s been a tough week. Here’s your daily politics thread, but please remember the mod notices from this week. Reiterating from yesterday: On behalf of the mods and the community, we’re asking you to please, please … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread

I don’t even have links to share. God, I hope something good happens today. We deserve it. So try to be the good thing that happens in someone’s day, and be the good thing that happens in your own day … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread doesn’t really know what to say…

Hi all, Cordy here filling in for Dave. Wanting to keep the spirit of WPT alive, I chose a bird to spotlight today: The lovely Himalayan monal. This beautiful guy lives up in the Himalayas and is found primarily in … Continue reading The National Weekend Politics Thread of Nepal

Debate was last night! You see it? I’m either sorry it shook out that way or I’m happy for you that it went so well. One or the other. Hope you have a good day either way! Continue reading The Debatable Friday Politics Thread

Mornin’ Politocadoes! The first Presidential debate of the 2024 election will air tonight at 9 PM. This will be the first time a sitting President will face off against a former President in the modern era. President Joe Biden and … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Debatable

Welcome back to Wednesday! The first presidential debate is rapidly approaching. It will take place on Thursday at 9:00 PM Eastern. And you know what that means? … It means it’s worth stepping back and taking a break if you … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Advocates For a Break

So ya’ll behave. Don’t make me pull this car over…don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. You know the drill. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is homeward bound

Hi folks. Your old pal Dave is really busy these days, please enjoy a sampler of some seasonal birds. I’ve included names in each image caption so that nerds, if any, can look up birds and maybe learn something new. … Continue reading The WPT is a Smorgasbird

Mornin’ Politocadoes! On Wednesday, the leaders of North Korea and Russia announced a major upgrade in their relationship. The pact, emphasizing mutual security and defense, also called for collaboration on security, trade, investment, and cultural and humanitarian ties. Described by … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread IN: Friendship Is Fiery

Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading The Juneteenth Politics Thread

Again, again, again. I’ll be in Georgia. First, some news from last night. From CNN: “Steve Bannon won’t be spending his prison term in a ‘Club Fed’ as he had hoped, sources say” https://tinyurl.com/5t38w347 And also from yesterday and ABC … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is Hittin’ the Road Again

Howdy, friends.  This week’s bird is the green kingfisher.  This small, brightly colored bird is perfectly suited to its niche of hanging out along riverbanks and diving into the water to hunt.  Despite its coloration, it blends well with its … Continue reading The WPT Makes Sci Fi Noises

Salutations! hope you have a good weekend Continue reading The Lovely Friday Politics Thread

Mornin’ Politocadoes! With a 217-216 vote, the House held Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt on Wednesday. Garland had, up to this point, refused to provide audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The vote is … Continue reading The Contemptible Thursday Politics Thread